GLG 101 Introduction to Geology I (Physical). (3) F, S, SS
Basic principles of geology, geochemistry, and geophysics. Rocks, minerals, weathering, earthquakes, mountain building, volcanoes, water, and glaciers. Possible weekend field trips. General Studies: S1/S2 (if credit also earned in GLG 103), G.
GLG 102 Introduction to Geology II (Historical). (3) S
Basic principles of applied geology and the use of these principles in the interpretation of geologic history. Possible weekend field trips. Prerequisite: GLG 101. General Studies: S2 (if credit also earned in GLG 104), H.
GLG 103 Introduction to Geology I—Laboratory. (1) F, S, SS
Three hours lab, some field trips. Corequisite: GLG 101. General Studies: S1/S2 (if credit also earned in GLG 101).
GLG 104 Introduction to Geology II—Laboratory. (1) S
Laboratory techniques involving map interpretation, cross sections, and fossils. 3 hours lab, possible field trips. Prerequisite: GLG 103 or equivalent. Corequisite: GLG 102. General Studies: S2 (if credit also earned in GLG 102).
GLG 105 Introduction to Planetary Science. (4) S
Solar system objects and their geologic evolution, surfaces, interiors, and atmospheres; weekly laboratory for data analysis and experiments; weekend field trip. Lecture, lab. General Studies: S2.
GLG 110 Environmental Geology. (3) F
Geological studies as they apply to interactions between humans and earth. Includes geological processes and hazards, resources, and global change. General Studies: S2 (if credit also earned in GLG 111), G.
GLG 111 Environmental Geology Laboratory. (1) F
Basic geological processes and concepts. Emphasis on geology-related environmental problems concerning Arizona. Case histories and field studies. Lab. Corequisite: GLG 110. General Studies: S2 (if credit also earned in GLG 110).
GLG 300 Geology of Arizona. (3) A
Basic and historical geology, fossils, mining, energy resources, environmental problems, landscape development, and meteorites, cast in examples from Arizona. Majors who have taken GLG 101 for credit may not enroll.
GLG 302 Man and Geologic Environment. (3) N
Geologic hazards, problems of waste disposal and land-use planning, and environmental problems related to solid earth.
GLG 304 Geology of the Grand Canyon. (2) N
Review of the discovery, history, origin, and geology of the Grand Canyon of the Colorado River in Arizona. Six-day field trip down the river (first 6 days after commencement in May) required at student’s expense. Field research and term paper on trip also required.
GLG 305 Geology of the Earth, Moon, and Planets. (3) S
Geological studies of the planets and satellites through the analysis of spacecraft data and field studies. Weekend field trips. Prerequisites: GLG 101 and 105 and 300 or equivalents.
GLG 310 Structural Geology. (3) S
Geologic structures and the mechanical processes involved in their formation. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab. Possible field trips. Prerequisites: GLG 101; MAT 270 (or 290).
GLG 321 Mineralogy. (3) F
Crystal chemistry, crystallography, mineral identification, origin and occurrence of minerals, systematic mineralogy. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab, possible field trips. Prerequisites: CHM 113; MAT 270 (or 290). Pre- or corequisite: CHM 116.
GLG 335 Paleontology. (3) F
Introduction to concepts and analytical techniques in biogeology, paleobiology, paleoecology, and paleoenvironmental reconstruction from the fossil record. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab. Prerequisites: GLG 102 and MAT 270 (or 290) or instructor approval.
GLG 336 Invertebrate Paleontology. (3) N
Biology, skeletal morphology, and systematics of fossil invertebrates. One or two projects emphasizing population analysis and techniques in paleontology. Lecture, 6 hours lab, possible field trips. Prerequisite: GLG 102 or instructor approval. Pre- or corequisite for Geology majors: GLG 335.
GLG 362 Geomorphology. (3) N
Land forms and processes which create and modify them. Laboratory and field study of physiographic features. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab, possible weekend field trips. Prerequisite: GLG 101. Pre- or corequisite: GLG 310.
GLG 400 Geology Colloquium. (1) F, S
Presentation of recent research by faculty and guests. Written assignments required. 1 semester hour required for Geology majors; may be repeated for a total of 2 semester hours. Prerequisite: 2 courses in the department or instructor approval.
GLG 405 Geology of the Moon. (3) N
Current theories of the origin and evolution of the moon through photogeological analyses and consideration of geochemical and geophysical constraints. Possible weekend field trip. Prerequisite: GLG 105 or 305 or instructor approval.
GLG 406 Geology of Mars. (3) N
Geological evolution of Mars through analyses of spacecraft data, theoretical modeling, and study of terrestrial analogs; emphasis on current work. Possible weekend field trip to Northern Arizona. Prerequisite: GLG 105 or 305 or instructor approval.
GLG 410 Computers in Geology. (3) F
Geological computer skills including data processing, visualization, presentation, numerical analysis, software and hardware applications. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab. Prerequisites: GLG 101 and one upper-division geology course or instructor approval.
GLG 412 Geotectonics. (3) F
Earthquakes, earth’s interior, formation of oceanic and continental crust, and plate tectonics. Emphasis on current work. Prerequisite: GLG 310.
GLG 416 Field Geophysics. (3) S
Methods of applied geophysical exploration; seismic refraction, gravity, electrical resistivity, geomagnetics. Includes survey planning, data acquisition, processing, analysis, and interpretation. Lecture, field exercises. Prerequisite: one course in geology or instructor approval.
GLG 418 Geophysics. (3) F
Solid earth geophysics; geomagnetism, gravity, seismology, heat flow. Emphasis on crust and upper mantle. Prerequisites: GLG 310 and MAT 272 and PHY 131 or instructor approval.
GLG 419 Thermal-Mechanical Processes in the Earth. (3) F
Emphasis on applied mathematical techniques, heat conduction problems in geology, thermal convection, stresses in the lithosphere, and viscoelastic processes in the Earth. Prerequisite: PHY 131.
GLG 420 Volcanology. (3) A
Distribution of past and present volcanism, types of volcanic activity, mechanism of eruption, form and structure of volcanoes, and geochemistry of volcanic activity. Possible weekend field trips. Prerequisite: GLG 424.
GLG 424 Petrology. (3) F
Origin of igneous and metamorphic rocks. Optical mineralogy, hand specimen identification, and thin-section analysis. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab, possible weekend field trips. Prerequisite: GLG 321.
GLG 435 Sedimentology. (3) S
Origin, transport, deposition, and diagenesis of sediments and sedimentary rocks. Physical analysis, hand specimen examination, and interpretation of rocks and sediments. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab, possible weekend field trips. Prerequisites: GLG 102, 321.
GLG 436 Principles of Stratigraphy. (3) N
Principles of interpreting lithostratigraphic, magnetostratigraphic, biostratigraphic, seismostratigraphic, and chronostratigraphic units; correlation and facies relationships in stratified rocks. Applied stratigraphy project(s). Lecture, possible field trips. Prerequisites: GLG 102; instructor approval.
GLG 441 Ore Deposits. (3) N
Origin, occurrence, structure, and mineralogy of ore deposits. Possible weekend field trips. Prerequisite: GLG 424 or instructor approval.
GLG 450 Geology Field Camp. (6) SS
Geological mapping techniques on aerial photos and topographic maps. Field based with excursions. Prerequisites: GLG 310, 321. General Studies: L2.
GLG 455 Advanced Field Geology. (3–4) F, S
Geologic mapping in igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic terrains of the Basin and Range province of Arizona. Weekend field trips. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: GLG 450 or instructor approval.
GLG 456 Cordilleran Regional Geology. (3) F
Systematic coverage through space and time of the geological development of western North America, emphasizing the western United States. Prerequisite: senior major or graduate student in Geology or instructor approval.
GLG 470 Hydrogeology. (3) S
Geology of groundwater occurrence, aquifer and well hydraulics, water chemistry and quality, contaminant transport, remediation. Emphasis on quantitative methods. Prerequisites: GLG 101 (or 103); MAT 270; PHY 121.
GLG 481 Geochemistry. (3) F
Origin and distribution of the chemical elements. Geochemical cycles operating in the earth’s atmosphere, hydrosphere, and lithosphere. Cross-listed as CHM 481. Credit is allowed for only CHM 481 or GLG 481. Prerequisite: CHM 341 (or 346) or GLG 321.
GLG 485 Meteorites and Cosmochemistry. (3) N
Chemistry of meteorites and their relationship to the origin of the earth, solar system, and universe. Cross-listed as CHM 485. Credit is allowed for only CHM 485 or GLG 485.
GLG 490 Topics in Geology. (1–3) F, S, SS
Special topics in a range of fields in geology. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: instructor approval.
GLG 500 Geology Colloquium. (1) F, S
Presentation of recent research by faculty and invited guests. 1 semester required for all geology graduate students. May be repeated for total of 2 semesters. Research paper required. Prerequisite: instructor approval.
GLG 501 Geology of Arizona. (3) A
Basic and historical geology, fossils, mining, energy resources, environmental problems, landscape development, and meteorites, cast in examples from Arizona. Research paper required.
GLG 504 Geology of the Grand Canyon. (2) S
Review of the discovery, history, origin, and geology of the Grand Canyon of the Colorado River in Arizona. 6-day field trip down the river (first 6 days after commencement in May) required at student’s expense. Field research and term paper on trip also required.
GLG 510 Advanced Structural Geology. (3) N
Mechanics of rock deformation, emphasizing relationship between field observation, theory, and experiment. Stress, strain, simple constitutive relationships, failure criteria, and the basis of continuum methods. Possible field trips. Prerequisites: GLG 310 and 424 or instructor approval.
GLG 520 Advanced Physical Volcanology. (2–3) A
Selected volcanologic topics, including explosive eruption processes, lava flow mechanics, and intrusive mechanisms. Field trips possible. Prerequisite: GLG 420 or instructor approval.
GLG 524 Advanced Igneous Petrology. (3) N
Theoretical and practical aspects of the genesis of igneous rocks. Study of selected sites. Modern laboratory techniques. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab, possible weekend field trips. Prerequisite: GLG 424.
GLG 525 Advanced Metamorphic Petrology. (3) N
Theoretical and laboratory study of metamorphic rocks. Processes of contact and regional metamorphism. Advanced methods and instrumentations. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab, possible weekend field trips. Prerequisite: GLG 424.
GLG 562 Quaternary Geology. (3) N
Geology of the Quaternary Period in both glaciated and unglaciated areas. Stratigraphy, correlation, and environmental application of Quaternary deposits. Special reference to the Southwest. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab, some field trips during lab, possible weekend field trips. Prerequisite: GLG 362 or instructor approval.
GLG 581 Isotope Geochemistry. (3) N
Geochemistry and cosmochemistry of stable and radioactive isotopes; geochronology; isotope equilibria. Prerequisite: instructor approval.
GLG 582 Physical Geochemistry. (3) N
Application of thermodynamic and kinetic principles to geochemical processes. Prerequisite: CHM 341 (or 441) or GLG 321.
GLG 583 Phase Equilibria and Geochemical Systems. (3) N
Natural reactions at high temperatures and pressures; silicate, sulfide, and oxide equilibria. Cross-listed as CHM 583. Credit is allowed for only CHM 583 or GLG 583. Prerequisites: GLG 582; instructor approval.
GLG 591 Seminar. (1–3) F, S, SS
Topics in a range of fields in geology. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: instructor approval.
GLG 598 ST: Special Topics. (1–3) F, S, SS
Special topics in geology. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: instructor approval.
GLG 799 Dissertation. (1–15) N
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